The outbreak comes barely a week after two people including a pregnant woman succumbed to the disease in Kagir village.

According to locals, hospitals in the volatile area lack drugs, aggravating the problem. “There are no medicines in the hospitals. Residents have died due to lack of medical services,” said Leah Kipkurur, a resident of the area.

From Kagir, patients seek medication in Yattia centre and Marigat town, more than 50km away.